Gear List for Alaska Volunteer Trip INTRODUCTION AND WEATHER The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. This gear list has been created to help you in choosing your equipment for the trip. The weather is likely to be highly variable, from warm to cool, and from dry to quite wet. The average high temperature in Southeast Alaska in July is 65º F. and the average low temperature is 51º F. Volunteers work unless there are unusually severe weather conditions. Please come prepared for all possibilities and equipped with good raingear. RECOMMENDED GEAR OFFICIAL PAPERS CLOTHING TRAVEL ACCESSORIES Airline tickets and itinerary Bring a few lightweight, Two (2) one-quart water Passport casual, easily washable bottles or hydration system Proof of emergency medical items for travel and after- Flashlight or headlamp and and evacuation insurance work spare batteries/bulb Midweight fleece or wool Sunglasses and retainer strap LUGGAGE sweater or jacket Sunblock and lip balm Roller bags or backpacks Synthetic fleece or wool Toiletry kit Small Daypack or fanny pack pants “Quick-dry” towel (approx. 2,000-2,500 cu. in.) Wool or synthetic thermal Personal prescription to carry your lunch, camera, base layers. medication water bottles, extra clothing Lightweight and synthetic Personal first aid kit Passport pouch and money long-sleeve shirt(s) for cool Insect repellent belt evening Ear plugs and eye mask Luggage tags and locks 2 pair hiking pants you can work in, quick dry or wool. OPTIONAL FIELD GEAR OUTERWEAR Loose fitting. Camera, and spare batteries T-shirts, quick dry Small binoculars Hooded rain/wind jacket, Socks and Underwear Hiking stick or trekking poles waterproof and breathable Shower shoes or slippers Watch or clock with alarm Rain pants, waterproof and Sleep wear appropriate for Spare contact lenses or breathable mixed gender arrangements glasses Rain cover or large plastic Hand wipes or sanitizer gel bag for your daypack Reading and writing materials CLOTHING ACCESSORIES Plastic garbage bags to line FOOTWEAR Sun hat and retainer strap Wool or fleece hat duffel bag if it rains Sturdy hiking boots, Bandana Plastic trowel for bathroom waterproof, broken in, with Wool or fleece gloves for use while on the trail aggressive tread, or warmth Light weight thermos for Calf-high rubber boots Gaiters tea/coffee Comfortable shoes for travel 2 pair leather gloves for work & after-work wear. Safety glasses (or similar eye protection) CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ► Gear List for Alaska Volunteer Trip (Cont’d.) Things to Consider • We will be traveling by vehicle and boat, so we suggest roller bags or backpacks. • Always pack essential items such as your passport, money, eyewear, medications and one set of spare clothes in your carry-on baggage, in case your luggage is delayed. • Since the White Pass and Yukon Railway train enters Canada, you will need a passport to ride the train! Don’t forget to bring it! • Our partner REI carries the type of gear suitable for this trip. You can view their gear at www.REI.com or visit their stores for help with selecting the gear most appropriate for your trip. We are looking forward to enjoying this trip with you. If you have any questions about the gear list, please contact your trip leader at: [email protected] .